A warrant with supporting invoices totaling $4414.36 was submitted
for review and signatures by the members. Discussion was had.

A warrant with supporting invoices totaling $1222.44 was submitted
for review and signatures by the members. Discussion was had.

Sara stated that there are 6 users still outstanding from the July
1, 2018 billing in the amount of $1050 plus late fees.She will be sending out disconnect notices on
October 15, 2018, last day to pay will be October 29; shut offs will happen the
week of October 29, 2018 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Sara will coordinate
with Jeremy Barnum to do disconnects when needed.

Sara reminded members that budget prep should be started as the
FY20 budget will be due to the selectboard for Town Report the end of December.

Drought Status Update:

Jes thanked Marshall for the last month of daily help with the
water system and the drought and also for all his years assisting with the
water system.The reservoir is back up
to over 10’ as of 6:00 p.m. tonight. Eight loads of water were hauled into the
system over 2 weeks.Marshall noted that
leaks are still being reported around Town; all the leaks he is aware of have
been repaired.

A temporary back up water supply source with an existing personal
well in Town for an emergency source was discussed with Ken Yelsey.Ken also discussed the Hubbard Spring
location and use.The board reviewed
local wells & depths from a map supplied by John Kiernan, the maps are
available online through a State of Vermont website.

Source Protection &
Alternate Water Sources:

Ken Yelsey stated the main goal of the Source Protection Plan is
to protect the spring.Zoning
restrictions in Town were discussed.The
State of Vermont also has requirements that would be reviewed on a case by case
basis for any person doing a project by the Town’s spring.

The loan component from the State Revolving Fund was discussed in
regards to purchasing land for an emergency water source or for a larger area
around the existing spring.

Ken noted that the board can submit a short letter to him on the
current source protection plan and that they are also working on a more in
depth one to be submitted at a later time.

Ken doesn’t recommend using another spring as an emergency water
source during drought conditions as it too could be low.He suggested a well for an emergency
source.

Water Sampling:

The September coliform samples were completed 9/26/18.There was also sampling done for acidity,
solids, alkalinity and hardness by Otter Creek. The lead and copper samples
that were required were completed 9/26/18.

Water Rates:

The board discussed current rates with John in regards to the
upcoming project. No action was taken, the board will discuss at a later
meeting.

Project Update:

The draft preliminary report was reviewed by John Kiernan from
Otter Creek Engineering. Options were discussed for:

Cost was discussed. Estimate for construction $150,000, $200,000
for entire project. John will work on needed items versus items that can be
constructed at a later time; he will have updated numbers to the board when
they are available.

O & M Manual Update:

Jes will complete this month.

Operators:

Marshall stated that Jeremy Barnum and Andy Godin are taking the
operator course and that they have both been assisting Marshall with repairs
and drought issues as they occurred. They will continue to assist Marshall as
needed and with monthly sampling.

Jes/Brooks made the motion to pay Marshall Ploof the base operator
pay that the previous operator had been receiving until the new operator has
completed the class and receives his license. Motion passed 2-1.

Jes will send a letter to Mark Brouillette advising him that the
Franklin Water District no longer needs his services and also thank him for
staying on for the past couple months.He will ask him to return any items that he has that belong to the water
system.

Sara will update the State with current operator information.

Land Purchase:

All members in favor of tabling item to a later date.

Water Commission Assignments:

Due to recent health concerns, Jes resigned as a water
commissioner effective October 31, 2018; he will finish up some letters and
reports from the board first. He will be available to consult with the board
when needed. Jes will submit a formal resignation letter to the Town Clerk’s
Office.

Board members will give replacement names to the selectboard for
consideration to fill open water commissioner position.

Brooks & Marshall thanked Jes for all his service and
knowledge.

Other Business:

-Tank cleaning: Brooks will follow-up with Paula Jackson from
Earthwater about rescheduling until spring.

-The boil water recommendation that was previously issued by the
Water District has been removed; the board is still advising to continue to
conserve water where possible and to continue to check for leaks & report
them to the Town Clerk’s Office. The boards hope is that continuing to conserve
will prevent a future conserve water notice.

-LCCA water spigot on the Fire Station was discussed. Will discuss
further at the November water meeting.

Mail:

None.

The next regular monthly meeting will be November 12, 2018 at 6:00
p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Motion made to adjourn the meeting by Brooks/Jes, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully,

Sara Rainville

October 14, 2018

These
minutes are not official until approved at the Water Commissions next regular
meeting.